South Africa Case Law

BG Bojosinyane and Associates v The Sheriff Vryburg and Another (1072/2022)

BG Bojosinyane and Associates v The Sheriff Vryburg and Another (1072/2022) [2023] ZASCA 174 (8 December 2023)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

1072/2022

Judges

Makgoka, Matojane, Weiner, Koen, Chetty

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that a sheriff may not demand upfront payment for anticipated fees before serving process, absent magistrate authorisation.

• Magistrates Court Act
• Sheriffs Fees
• Mandatory Interdict
• Self Help
• Return Of Service
• Civil-procedure